Tax Manager - Commercial Services

Tax Manager – Commercial Services

Location: New York (Hybrid)

Join a Growing Public Accounting Firm

A leading public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Commercial Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with middle-market and growth-focused businesses across a range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, and hospitality.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic tax compliance and advisory services while leading client engagements and supporting the development of a high-performing tax team.

About the Role

As a Tax Manager, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, managing complex tax engagements from planning through completion. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide technical guidance, identify planning opportunities, and help clients navigate an evolving tax landscape while maintaining exceptional standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage federal and state tax compliance and advisory engagements for corporate and partnership clients.
• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
• Review corporate and partnership tax returns, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Conduct detailed tax research and interpret changing tax legislation to provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare technical memoranda and communicate complex tax matters clearly to both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies that support clients' commercial objectives.
• Work closely with engagement teams to allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure excellent client service.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships by introducing additional tax and advisory services.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client presentations, and networking activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Tax Seniors and Associates, encouraging technical excellence and career growth.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the tax practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or Juris Doctor (JD) qualification.
• At least six years of public accounting tax experience.
• Two or more years' experience leading or supervising tax professionals.
• Current experience supporting middle-market or commercial business clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience using professional tax software such as CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, CCH Engagement, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $175,000, based on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid working model with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing benefits.
• Ongoing technical training, leadership development, and continuing education support.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement within a nationally recognised public accounting firm.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values professional growth, innovation, and exceptional client service.

If you're an experienced tax professional looking to lead complex engagements, develop talented teams, and build long-term client relationships within a growing public accounting firm, we'd love to hear from you.